Everything passes, and what remains of former times, what remains of life, is the spiritual. In everything we do, the claim of the Absolute is unchanging.
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I want to be as though newborn. To be almost primitive.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire to embrace innocence and simplicity in creativity, reminiscent of a newborn's pure perspective.
Paul Klee's quote reflects a longing to return to a state of untainted vision and fundamental creativity, akin to a newborn's uninhibited view of the world. This desire to be 'almost primitive' suggests a yearning for authenticity and the raw, instinctual expressions of art that often get lost in complexity and sophistication.
Themes
CreativityInnocenceSimplicityAuthenticityArt
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during an art workshop to inspire participants to embrace their raw artistic instincts.
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